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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.59, 10,461.74 and 2,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.59, 10,461.74 and 2,044.12 is: 3,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.59 : 10,461.74 = 2,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.59/10,461.74 = 2,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.59x = 10,461.74 × 2,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.59x = 21,384,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,384,999.66/6,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.13

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